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2003 Conference

Vienna, Austria
 
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LAST UPDATE:

20 September 2003

N O V E M B E R   2 0 0 3
10 11 12 13 14 15

PART I
Organizing Organizations:

Variations on Three Imperatives
by Heinz von Foerster

November 10 - 12

Co-Sponsored with

Institute for Systemisches Coaching and Training
(ISCT)
 
See Program of Events
 


PART II
Knowledge - Organization - Society

Heinz von Foerster and the
Biological Computer Laboratory

November 13 - 15

In Association with

The University of Vienna and the Austrian Society of Cognitive Science (ASOCS)

http://www.univie.ac.at/hvfcongress03/
 


We are pleased to announce there will be an ASC conference in 2003! 		 
It will take place as part of a "Heinz von Foerster week" running from November 10 through 15 in Vienna.

This weeklong event will consist of two distinct activities (see above).

The ASC is joining with the Institute for Systemisches Coaching und Training (ISCT), the University of Vienna, and the Austrian Society of Cognitive Science in co-sponsoring these events.

OVERVIEW
POINT OF CONTACT:  
For planning purposes we would appreciate early notification of your intent to attend one or both conference events.
 
If you intend to attend, or have any questions, please contact the Conference Coordinator:

Pille Bunnell    pille@interchange.ubc.ca
 

THEMES for the Conference Components

 
PART 1: 'Organizing Organizations': November 10 - 12
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This will be public meeting with an emphasis on the implications of Heinz's work to human affairs, particularly the organization of organizations.

We wish to maintain a broad perspective in this conference, while emphasizing applications in business and enterprise operations.

The themes for the three days, corresponding with Heinz von Foerster's imperatives, are:

November 10:

Imperative of Change:   If you want to remain yourself, change!

November 11:

Imperative of Learning:   If you desire to see, learn to act!

November 12:

Ethical Imperative:   Act so as to increase the number of choices!

 
FOR MORE DETAILS
On
PART I: 		 

To view the detailed activities for each of these three themes, please consult the Program of Events.

To view the list of speakers / presenters for Part I of the Conference, please consult the Presenters Listing.
 


 
PART 2: 'Knowledge - Organization - Society': November 13 - 15

 		  
There will be a special focus on the Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) projects in the early 1970's which established multiple proposals in relation to knowledge organization or knowledge access.

A summary of these proposals is being prepared and will be posted along with the conference details at a later date.
 

FORMAT for the Conference Activities

 
PART 1: 'Organizing Organizations': November 10 - 12
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Each day's activities addressing one of Heinz's imperatives will begin with a keynote speaker who will speak on that imperative.

There will be in-depth panel discussions between featured speakers each morning, followed by small groups who will actively engage in case studies, workshops, or playshops each afternoon.

Panel members will be distributed among the afternoon groups so that participants can converse with them directly.
 

FOR MORE DETAILS
On
PART I: 		 

To view the detailed activities for each of these three themes, please consult the Program of Events.

To view the list of speakers / presenters for Part I of the Conference, please consult the Presenters Listing.
 


 
PART 2: 'Knowledge - Organization - Society': November 13 - 15

More Information Will Be Posted As Time Goes On...
  		 
This will be an academic conference with the usual mix of morning plenaries by invited speakers and afternoon parallel sessions for submitted papers and other events.

Contributions

ASC members are invited to submit abstracts on any topic that is fundamentally relevant to the conference theme.

Those abstracts accepted will lead to presentations during the afternoon parallel sessions.

Final papers are due to be submitted at the conference.

The ASC portion of the Conference Proceedings will be published on the ASC website. With the authors' approval, some papers may be selected for submission to the refereed journal Cybernetics and Systems.
 

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WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:

LAST UPDATE:

20 September 2003

N O V E M B E R   2 0 0 3
10 11 12 13 14 15

PART I

Organizing Organizations:

MORNING

PLENARY SESSIONS:

For details, consult the
Program of Events

AFTERNOON

SMALLER GROUP SESSIONS:

For details, consult the
Program of Events
 


PART II

Knowledge - Organization - Society

MORNING

PLENARY SESSIONS:

Presentations / Lectures
(Invited Speakers)

AFTERNOON

PARALLEL GROUP SESSIONS:

Paper / Discussion Sessions
(ASC Submissions Solicited)
 

TRAVEL: Information on Getting To and Getting Around Vienna
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  		  Please make your own travel arrangements.

Vienna is the transportation hub for Central Europe. It is well-serviced by air, rail, and even boat traffic.

Once you're in Vienna, you'll be able to take advantage of one of Europe's best urban public transit systems.

More travel information will be posted here as time goes on...

SOURCES OF TRAVEL INFORMATION:
  		 
Yahoo Travel Guide to Vienna

This is Yahoo's directory for information on travel to Vienna. It includes links to info on (e.g.) accommodations, sights, etc.
 
Vienna International Airport

Vienna International Airport is the air point of entry to Vienna. More information on the airport, flights, etc., can be found at:
 

 
Yahoo: Directory of Vienna Travel Guides Sites

This is Yahoo's directory listing for online Vienna travel guide information (transportation, sights, etc.)
 
Vienna's Official Tourist Information Site

This site offers lots of information on Vienna and happenings therein.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Where to Stay While Visiting Vienna
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LAST UPDATE:

20 September 2003
 

  Please make your own arrangements for accommodations during the week of the Conference activities.

NOTE: The Part 1 and Part 2 components of the week's itinerary will be held in 2 separate locations in Vienna. We are not yet able to specify the precise locations for both events.

More information on event locations, etc., to help you select accommodations will be posted on this 2003 Conference webpage as it becomes available...

SOURCES OF LODGING INFORMATION:
  		 
CONFERENCE HOTELS (by special arrangement)

This webpage (here at the ASC website) lists the hotels where special advance arrangements have been made.
 
Yahoo: Directory of Vienna Lodging Sites

This is Yahoo's directory specifically dedicated to lodging and accommodations.
 
Vienna's Official Tourist Information Site

This site offers information on lodging options, specific hotels, etc.
REGISTRATION & FEES
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Advance registration is required whether you plan to attend Part 1, Part 2, or both parts of the week's activities.
 

For planning purposes we would appreciate early notification of your intent to attend one or both conferences.
 
If you intend to attend, please email Conference Coordinator Pille Bunnell.

PART 1: 'Organizing Organizations': November 10 - 12

  • The Part 1 component of the week's events will require payment of a registration fee.

 
PART 2: 'Knowledge - Organization - Society': November 13 - 15

  • The Part 2 component of the week's events will NOT require payment of a registration fee.
     
  • The Part 2 component is an event supported by grants from the City of Vienna.
     
  • Advance registration is still required to participate in this event.

REGISTRATION:
THE
'BOTTOM LINE'


 

  Current and returning ASC members will need to register directly with ASC Conference Coordinator Pille Bunnell.
 
FEES:
THE
'BOTTOM LINE'

Registration Fees apply only to participation in the Part 1 activities.
 

 

American Society for Cybernetics
2003 Conference
Fee Structure (for ASC Members)
 
CATEGORY APPLICABLE TIMEFRAME FEE AMOUNT
Final Phase 1 September 2003 and afterward US$ 375.00

Registration for the First Evening's Special (Heurigen) Program is a separate fee.
 

REGISTRATION FORM
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  Here's the procedure for 2003 Conference registration:

  1. Download the 2003 Conference Registration Form as a PDF (Acrobat) File and print it out.
     
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  2. Enter the requested data (name, etc.) on the Registration Form.

  3. If you wish to pay via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover), enter the necessary payment data in the spaces provided on the Registration Form. If you'd prefer to pay via check or money order, make it payable to "ASC" in U.S. dollars (US$).

  4. Mail the Registration Form (with check or money order, if applicable) To:
     
    Pille Bunnell
    2366 West. 18th Ave
    Vancouver B.C. V6L 1A8
    Canada

For inquiries, questions, problems, etc., please email Conference Coordinator Pille Bunnell.
 

  ASC members should direct conference inquiries to:

Pille Bunnell    pille@interchange.ubc.ca
 

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